The Al Galdi Podcast

13:55 - Washington Football Team: something that Ron Rivera said that further illuminates his thinking at quarterback for Washington...and a theory that further explains why Ron's thinking is as it is at quarterback for Washington 27:30 - Washington Football Team: exclusive intel on a significant reason for Washington and Dr. Robin West parting ways 40:58 - Wizards: thoughts on the state of Wiz's series against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs with Games 3 and 4 taking place during Memorial Day Weekend 51:26 - Nationals: rant on the shoddy treatment of fans at Nationals Park during the rain delay in an eventual 5-3 rain-suspended win over the Cincinnati Reds...and analysis of that victory and a 3-0 seven-inning loss to the Reds 01:11:48 - Orioles: examining a 5-1 loss at the Chicago White Sox that did include a nice start by Bruce Zimmermann and another impressive performance by Anthony Santander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07:35 - Wizards: analysis of the Wiz's 120-95 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs 29:07 - Washington Football Team: react to - and some scheduled fun with - reports of Jay-Z potentially becoming a minority owner of the Washington Football Team 41:52 - Washington Football Team: off details of the free-agent contracts for Charles Leno Jr. and Bobby McCain emerging, a breakdown of the many team-friendly contracts to which Washington has signed players in the 2021 offseason 51:30 - Guest: Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington on the Washington Football Team, including why Ron Rivera already is a big fan of Ryan Fitzpatrick 01:07:11 - Capitals: why the Caps don't need to "blow it up" and thoughts on what Brian MacLellan and Peter Laviolette said about the end of the Caps' season and what's next for the Caps 01:26:52 - Orioles: a proper framing of all of the recent losing and a look at some positives from a 3-2 loss at the Minnesota Twins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07:58 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on the great attendance by Washington players as OTA practices begin, the value of OTA practices and more off comments from Ron Rivera and Ryan Fitzpatrick 16:28 - Washington Football Team: react to Ron Rivera's deep insight on Ryan Fitzpatrick and update on how Kyle Allen is doing and to Fitzpatrick on Washington's mix at quarterbacks 29:26 - Washington Football Team: commentary on Ron Rivera's explanation for why Washington released offensive tackles Morgan Moses and Geron Christian, update on how receivers Kelvin Harmon and Antonio Gandy-Golden are doing and expounding on the position flex(!) at linebacker 37:49 - Washington Football Team: breakdown of Washington signing free-agent tight end Ricky Seals-Jones and of Ryan Fitzpatrick on tight end Sammis Reyes 42:08 - Guest: Steve Buckhantz, co-host of the On The Road With Buck And Phil podcast, on Wizards-Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, what Russell Westbrook provides that John Wall did not, Scott Brooks' future as Wizards head coach and more 55:20 - Capitals: examining the latest fallout from the end of the Caps' 2020-2021 season, including comments from Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov and T.J. Oshie and another controversy involving Ilya Samsonov 01:14:12 - Nationals: analysis of another woeful offensive performance, another gem from Max Scherzer and more from a 2-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds 01:28:16 - Orioles: a look at another bad start by Dean Kremer, another good game for Cedric Mullins and more from a  7-4 loss at the Minnesota Twins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08:42 - Washington Football Team: examining the significance of more than 80 players reportedly showing up for the start of Washington's OTA practices 21:53 - Washington Football Team: analysis of whether Washington should trade for Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones 32:05 - Guest: Jon Press, founder of Japers' Rink, on what should and will be next for the Capitals off them losing a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third consecutive season 51:19 - Wizards: thoughts on the Wizards' defense, Daniel Gafford's playing time and more from the Game 1 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs off comments from Scott Brooks and Rui Hachimura 01:00:26 - Orioles: react to an 8-3 loss at the Minnesota Twins that included the bullpen imploding and the wasting of another gem from John Means Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09:28 - Capitals: in-depth examination of the Caps' losses to the Boston Bruins in Games 4 and 5, why the Caps lost a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third straight season and what should be next for the Caps 35:09 - Wizards: react to the Wiz's 125-118 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs 52:43 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' three-game sweep of the Orioles, including a big series for the offense, controversy with Juan Soto and much more 01:23:51 - Orioles: thoughts on the Nats' three-game sweep of the O's from an Orioles perspective, including another bad start for Matt Harvey and a successful return for Anthony Santander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08:13 - Wizards: a proper reveling in the Wiz's 142-115 blowout of the Indiana Pacers to earn the Eastern Conference's No. 8 seed and a preview of the Wiz's series against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs 21:12 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington releasing offensive tackles Morgan Moses and Geron Christian 34:49 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on what Dan Snyder said to TMZ Sports about Washington's ongoing quest for a new stadium and the name change 46:47 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL analyst Sam Monson on the Washington Football Team, including the perhaps cutting-edge approach to quarterback in signing Ryan Fitzpatrick and why Washington is a Super Bowl contender 01:04:52 - Capitals: preview of Game 4 at the Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 01:14:58 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 loss at the Chicago Cubs and of Stephen Strasburg coming back 01:24:29 - Orioles: examining Orioles pitching getting ravaged and more from a three-game sweep to the Tampa Bay Rays and what the return of Anthony Santander could mean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08:17 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 3-2 double-overtime loss at the Boston Bruins in Game 3 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to put the Caps down in the series, 2-1 23:40 - Washington Football Team: examining an underrated theme to Washington's offseason - a focus on special teams - off Washington signing free-agent linebacker Joe Walker 34:33 - Guest: Dolphins insider Josh Tolentino of The Athletic Miami on the three prominent now-former Dolphins who the Washington Football Team has acquired in the 2021 offseason - defensive back Bobby McCain, guard Ereck Flowers and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick 50:25 - Wizards: preview of the Wiz's game against the Indiana Pacers in the Play-In Tournament for the Eastern Conference's No. 8 seed in the NBA Playoffs 01:02:03 - Nationals: thoughts on a wild Wednesday for the Nats that included a Davey Martinez ejection in a 4-3 win at the Chicago Cubs and another COVID-19 situation 01:20:52 - Orioles: react to John Means' lackluster outing, Trey Mancini's monster performance and more from a 9-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and to Chris Davis' 2021 season being over before it ever began Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

06:28 - Wizards: analysis of a 118-100 loss at the Boston Celtics in the 7/8 Game in the Eastern Conference's Play-In Tournament 22:19 - Washington Football Team: in-depth react to Washington reportedly giving right tackle Morgan Moses permission to seek a trade 33:09 - Guest: Will DeWitt, founder and host of The Chicago Huddle, on what Washington now has in former Chicago Bears left tackle Charles Leno Jr. 45:09 - Capitals: preview of Game 3 at the Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 54:58 - Nationals: thoughts on a 6-3 loss at the Chicago Cubs, including more struggles for Nats batters 01:07:09 - Orioles: is Matt Harvey's time with the O's running out off a second consecutive bad start in a 13-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03:33 - Wizards: preview of the Wiz's game at the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament 11:22 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 2 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to even the series at one, including the Caps getting smashed in the puck-possession battle 27:05 - Washington Football Team: react to Ryan Kerrigan saying goodbye to Washington and agreeing on a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including his legacy with Washington  52:50 - Washington Football Team:  examining the latest in the Dan Snyder-Bruce Allen feud - Danny shortchanged Bruce! 01:00:50 - Guest: sports-business insider Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic on the latest in the Dan Snyder-Bruce Allen feud 01:13:37 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats' 7-3 loss at the Chicago Cubs, including a rough start for ex-Cub Jon Lester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08:26 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington signing free safety Bobby McCain and to Ron Rivera's comments at Rookie Minicamp on the signings of McCain and left tackle Charles Leno Jr. , including the impact of the Leno signing on left tackle Samuel Cosmi 25:33 - Washington Football Team: react to Ron Rivera's comments at Rookie Minicamp on tight end Sammis Reyes, running back Jaret Patterson, Washington's 2021 training camp potentially taking place in Richmond and more 41:41 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 3-2 overtime win over the Boston Bruins in Game 1 in the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including a memorable relief outing for goaltender Craig Anderson 58:17 - Wizards: thoughts on the Wiz's two big weekend wins to clinch a spot in the Eastern Conference's Play-In Tournament and then No. 8 in the East's regular-season standings 01:15:45 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two of three games at the Arizona Diamondbacks, including the looming difficult decision regarding the Nats' rotation 01:34:44 - Orioles: evaluating how a variety of the Orioles' young players did as the O's lost two of three games to the New York Yankees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.